Defense Correspondence and Communication Analyst Job at MDW Associates in Arling

MDW Associates is currently seeking a Defense Correspondence and Communication (DCC) Analyst to work with our government client in Arlington, VA. The role is located at the Pentagon and will require candidates to be on-site 5 days a week. The DCC Analyst will support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) (OUSD(P)). Specifically, this position supports the Directorates leadership and organizational policy portfolio Action Officers, providing analytic and operational support in accordance with the Department of Defense objectives. This includes day-to-day assistance within all facets of the OUSD(P) correspondence process including: research, development, preparation, and staffing of defense policy correspondence and communication packages. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has a demonstrated ability to work as an integrated member of a team to achieve mission objectives.

Tasks Include:

• Coordinate and assist internally and externally for executive-level items by providing workflow subject matter expertise and serving as liaison to external OSD office when managing correspondence and workflows
• Provide direct interface with internal OUSD(P) DASD and ASD offices and guests via in-person or by telephone to assist in the coordination and execution of OUSD(P) documentation and records
• Analyze incoming correspondence for prioritization and coordination
• Engage with organizational stakeholders to evaluate and determine criticality of specific deliverables and make independent judgements to ensure all packages are appropriately prioritized and coordinated
• Distribute incoming and outgoing unclassified and classified documents, determine the type of action required by internal office(s) for incoming documents, identify responsible office for action,/coordination/assistance, and identify which outside offices have a collateral interest
• Assist OUSD(P) Executive Secretariate in the development and implementation of improved workflow processes and approaches
• Supports the development, coordination, adjudication, and processing of official DoD documents, such as DoD Directives, often in highly pressurized timeframes.
• Conducts research related to DoD authority, direction, and control as well as roles and responsibilities of DoD components and officials.
• Receive, prioritize, direct, and/or organize incoming products and information, route correspondence, and maintain current files for all executive correspondence
• Work with teammates to prioritize and distribute organizational correspondence appropriately

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 2+ years of experience is required
• 2 years' proficiency with MS Windows and MS Office applications and software is required
• Top Secret required with SCI eligibility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with the OSD Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) is desired.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively on teams is highly desired.
• Direct experience in Records Management and/or DoD Issuances is desired.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Tysons, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.